1. Expand Mobile Museum Operations

• Goal: Secure funding to retrofit or purchase a mobile museum vehicle.

• Measurement:

• Raise at least $50,000 through grants, sponsorships, or donations.

• Complete retrofitting by Q3 2025.

• Conduct at least 25 events with the mobile museum by the end of 2025.

2. Increase Outreach and Community Engagement

• Goal: Reach more underserved communities with DWABA programming.

• Measurement:

• Deliver at least 50 presentations to schools, libraries, and community centers.

• Host pop-up events in at least 5 underserved regions.

• Achieve an average feedback score of 4.8/5 from participant surveys.

3. Strengthen Partnerships and Collaborations (Orlando Focused)

• Goal: Build strong local partnerships in Orlando to expand impact and visibility.

• Measurement:

• Partner with at least 5 new local organizations, such as schools, libraries, or cultural institutions.

• Collaborate with Orlando Science Center; Gatorland; Prehistoricon; and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on at least 2 major events.

• Develop joint programming with at least 2 community-based nonprofits. (Including Wyoming Dinosaurium Project)

4. Deepen Relationship with United Arts of Central Florida

• Goal: Increase partnership and funding opportunities with United Arts.

• Measurement:

• Attend at least 3 United Arts networking or professional development events.

• Submit at least 2 grant proposals to United Arts.

• Partner on at least 1 United Arts-funded community project by the end of 2025.

5. Publish DWABA’s First Book

• Goal: Complete and publish the first book in a planned series about dinosaurs and natural history.

• Measurement:

• Finalize manuscript by February 7th..

• collaborate with Bryan @aquariummaster to begin storyboard artwork, and project completion for Rextooth studios

6. Launch a Collaborative Streaming Channel

• Goal: Create a streaming platform featuring multiple paleontology podcasts and creators.

• Measurement:

• Secure partnerships with at least 3 other content creators by mid-2025.

• Launch the streaming channel by Q3 2025.

• Release 10 episodes or collaborative programs within the first six months.

7. Secure a Physical Location

• Goal: Establish a permanent physical space for DWABA’s operations and collections.

• Measurement:

• Identify and evaluate at least 3 potential locations by Q2 2025.

• Secure funding or partnerships to support leasing or purchasing a location by Q3 2025.

• Open the physical location for limited public use (e.g., small exhibits or events) by Q4 2025.

8. Increase Visibility and Brand Recognition

• Goal: Boost DWABA’s profile in Central Florida and beyond.

• Measurement:

• Participate in 3 major conferences or expos (e.g., ASTC, local science fairs).

• Grow social media followers by 25% across platforms.

• Produce at least 10 high-quality videos or podcasts highlighting DWABA’s work.

9. Enhance Educational Offerings

• Goal: Develop new hands-on activities and educational content.

• Measurement:

• Create 5 new STEM-aligned activities for different grade levels.

• Match at least 3 activities to Florida’s CPalms standards.

• Pilot new VR or digital interactive programs with at least 2 schools or libraries.

10. Strengthen Internal Capacity

• Goal: Build infrastructure to support DWABA’s growth.

• Measurement:

• Onboard at least 2 new board members or staff by mid-2025.

• Digitize and catalog 75% of DWABA’s 450-piece collection by Q4 2025.

• Establish a centralized base of operations or secure a long-term storage facility.

11. Expand Fundraising Efforts

• Goal: Increase financial stability and operational capacity.

• Measurement:

• Apply for at least 10 grants, securing at least $75,000 in funding.

• Launch a crowdfunding campaign with a $15,000 goal.

• Host 2 fundraising events, each raising at least $5,000.